PRism Award 2009 Deadline for Submission is February 25th
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
It’s that time again to show us your PR smarts, styles, and skills!
What are the PRism Awards? The PRism Awards began in 2003 as a way to honor and recognize exemplary work in the field of public relations specifically for professionals within the state of Mississippi. Public relations professionals outside of the Southern Public Relations Federation region (Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana) judge the PRism entries. The highest award honor goes to the PRism Award winners followed by Awards of Excellence and Certificates of Achievement. A Best of Show is awarded as well as a Judge’s Choice Award. Students may also enter the awards program. PRism AwardPRism Award is the highest award in each category.
Award of ExcellenceAwards of Excellence represent excellent use of research, planning, implementation, and evaluation incorporating the creative principles of public relations.
Certificates of AchievementCertificates of Achievement are given to entries the judges felt deserved respectable recognition.
Best of ShowThe Best of Show is the highest honor. The Best of Show is selected from the PRism Award winners. Only one Best of Show is honored each year.
Judge’s Choice AwardThis award honors work the judges deemed outstanding. No more than two Judges’ Awards may be given per year.
Best of Student EntriesThis award is the best of show among student entries.
What are the qualifications to enter the PRism Awards Program? You must be an active member of PRAM to qualify for the PRism Awards Program. Be sure your membership is up to date with your local chapter. Your entries must have appeared (published, printed, presented, etc.) between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Entry fees are $45 for each entry and $40 each for three or more. Student entry fees are $20 for each entry. Make checks payable to PRAM PRism Awards. Entry fees will not be billed or refunded. All entries received without accompanying fees will be ineligible for judging.
What is the deadline to submit my entry? Entries MUST be physically received by Meagan Coughlin by February 25 by 5 p.m. See the hand out on “Steps for Entering” for shipping and mailing location.
How do I get started? To get started, visit http://www.pramprisms.org.
Who do I contact for questions? Please contact Meagan Coughlin at pramprisms@gmail.com or 662.327.0807.
The awards will be given at the PRAM State Conference taking place on April 8 & 9 at the Natchez Eola Hotel in Natchez, Miss. Please see attached for steps for entering and tips from the judges.